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Example of a Kollmorgen Essentials System with a Kollmorgen Essentials Drive ("KED"), Kollmorgen Essentials Motor ("KEM"), and Kollmorgen Essentials cable.

Kollmorgen Essentials System

Kollmorgen Essentials is a motion control system designed for ease-of-use. Each system includes a servo motor, a servo drive which works with the industry’s most widely used Industrial-Ethernet (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP or PROFINET) controllers, and a single cable for power, brake, and data. There are also accessories including regen resistors, line filters and spare drive-side connectors.

The basics of setting up a Kollmorgen Essentials System are:

  • Connect the Kollmorgen Essentials Drive to a laptop via a USB-C cable.
  • Connect the drive to a Kollmorgen Essentials Motor via a Kollmorgen Essentials cable.
  • Use WorkBench to commission the drive and motor using either of the Industrial Ethernet protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, or EtherNet/IP).

Setup

Following are links to content to get you going.

  • Kollmorgen Essentials Documentation Portal - Online help for installing, setting up, and using Kollmorgen Essentials Drives and Motors, and WorkBench.
  • Quick Start - An overview of getting a Kollmorgen Essentials System up and running. The Quick Start is also available in: HTML and PDF (see Manuals below).
  • Kollmorgen Essentials Drive Installation Manual - Available in HTML and PDF (see Manuals below).
  • Kollmorgen Essentials Motor Installation Manual (incl. shaft key and shaft seal kit instructions) - Available in HTML and PDF (see Manuals below).
  • WorkBench - Download the GUI to commission your drive and motor. See Software below.
  • Firmware - This ZIP archive contains the latest firmware files as well as the EDS, XML, and GSDML files required for integration with EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, or PROFINET controllers. These files may be found in the "Fieldbus" folder. 
NOTEThis page contains the latest versions of Kollmorgen Essentials software, firmware, and documentation. Older versions may be found on the Downloads page.

Design

If you're still in the design phase, or need more components, you can find links to 3D models, part numbers, certifications, and the selection guide here. 

Controller Support

The EDS, XML, and GSDML files necessary for integration with an EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, or PROFINET controller are available in the "KED Servo Drive Firmware" file. 

Documentation for each protocol and setup instructions for various controllers are provided in the Documentation Portal.

Troubleshoot

Following are links in the Kollmorgen Essentials Documentation Portal for troubleshooting issues you may experience when commissioning or using Kollmorgen Essentials devices.  Also see Tips and Tricks below for some basic information you may have missed.

Learn

See Kollmorgen Essentials Motion System for general product information, brochures, upcoming webinars & training, and to find out where you can buy the devices.

 

Quick Start Information

A graphical overview of quickly getting up and running with the Kollmorgen Essentials System. This is also available as a PDF  (see "Manuals" below). 

Quick Start Guide Page 1Quick Start Guide Page 2

Tips & Tricks

Switch Between Setup Types in WorkBench

WorkBench now starts in a new Express Setup mode which allows for quick and easy commissioning. Directly below the menu bar is the setup mode dropdown, allowing you to switch to the Full Setup with a full suite of configuration and diagnostic tools. 

Express Setup

  Full Setup

Configuring WorkBench to use Online Help

   Workbench help menu

   Workbench Help Preferences

Documentation

Contact Customer Support for printed copies of Installation Manuals. Other documents are only available digitally.

Manuals 

Title Release Information Older Versions
Kollmorgen Essentials Drive Safety Notes
B
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Kollmorgen Essentials Documentation Portal
latest
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Kollmorgen Essentials Cable Drive Feedback Connector Field Termination Instructions
1.0
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Kollmorgen Essentials Motor Installation Manual
A
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Kollmorgen Essentials Drive Installation Manual
B
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Kollmorgen Essentials Quick Start
09-2025
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Firmware 

Title Release Information Older Versions
Kollmorgen Essentials Drive Firmware for KAS
02.16.00.002
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Kollmorgen Essentials Drive (KED) Firmware
02.16.00.002
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Software 

Title Release Information Older Versions
Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Standard Setup EN
2.20.0.12468
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Servo Drive WorkBench GUI Full Setup EN
2.20.0.12468
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Sample Projects 

Title Release Information Older Versions
CIP Sync Support Files
2.1
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Add On Instruction (AOI) Library for EtherNet/IP
7.0
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Datasheets 

Title Release Information Older Versions
Kollmorgen Essentials EMC Single-Phase Filters Datasheet
11-2025
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Kollmorgen Essentials EMC Three-Phase Filters Datasheet
11-2025
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Kollmorgen Essentials Regen Resistors Datasheet
12-2025
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